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Rep. Jamie Raskin says "I certainly hope" this is a turning point in DHS funding standoff

Rep. Jamie Raskin says "I certainly hope" this is a turning point in DHS funding standoff

Summary

Rep. Jamie Raskin said he hopes the recent shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner will help resolve the disagreement in Congress over funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). He spoke about this on the TV program "Face the Nation."

Key Facts

  • Rep. Jamie Raskin is a Democratic member of Congress.
  • There was a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
  • Congress is currently in a standoff over funding for the Department of Homeland Security.
  • Raskin expressed hope that the shooting event will change the situation.
  • He discussed this issue on the CBS program "Face the Nation" with Margaret Brennan.
  • The funding standoff involves disagreements on government budget priorities.
  • The Department of Homeland Security is responsible for protecting the United States from threats.
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